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Dr. John O'Brien, MD

Dr. John O'Brien, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. John O'Brien, MD is a family medicine physician in Newton Lower Falls, MA. He is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

2000 Washington St Ste 565 Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
Telehealth available

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Dr. O'Brien's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Brien

3.9
10 ratings, 3 with a written review
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Dr. O’Brien was my PCP for probably 15 years. Every visit he would ask me the exact same questions and never had the previous answers to refer to (in my opinion because he was taking notes on an old yellow legal pad ) so it was like starting over every single time. They also never used any of my previous tests to do a compare to see if I was getting better or worse felt like they were basically going through the motions. They were also very quick to prescribe pills and medication versus trying to get to the root cause of something. There were one or two really good nurse practitioners but they told me it was not a great practice to work at and ultimately left. My very last visit for an annual check up I was ushered into a room and they put the hard sell on me because he was switching to concierge service and I said no several times to the point where I had to almost raise my voice. They went through with my very last annual physical with a very bad attitude - and they had a young nurse do it, no Dr OBrien - which really summed up how that practice operated. I can’t believe they are any different now other than taking lots of money up front.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Former patient – Sep 27, 2022
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Dr. O’Brien and his staff are the finest in the medical field. They are very professional, considerate, and extremely knowledgeable. It is actually a joy to see Dr. OBrien and his staff each year. Dr. O’Brien is an excellent physician. I have been going to him for over 20 years and think he is the finest in his profession.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 15, 2019
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He is personable, experienced, and compassionate. Dr. O'Brien and his team go out of there way to address your issues and to make sure that your expectations are being met. Their network enables them to go the extra mile to expedite urgent issues to accommodate all your needs. I would highly recommend him and his team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 26, 2017
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biography

Dr. O'Brien, Board Certified Internal Medicine physician, offers a different approach to primary care. He sees fewer patients, which means more time for each one. Patients appreciate same/next-day appointments that start on time and aren't rushed;...read more
  • Family Medicine

  • Concierge Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Boston Va Medical Center Boston, Ma 1974-1976

    Residency Hospital
  • Rochester General Hospital Rochester, Ny 1970-1972

    Internship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office2000 Washington St Ste 565 Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02462
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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